35 Essential Aretha Franklin Songs You Should Listen to Today
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Aretha Franklin was called the "Queen of Soul" for a reason. The iconic singer passed away at age 76 on Aug. 16 after a long battle with cancer, leaving behind an astounding legacy of musical genius that prompted President Barack Obama to declare that "American history wells up when Aretha sings." Genres like R&B, soul, gospel, and even rock would not be the same today if it weren't for Franklin's voice, which has inspired everyone from Beyoncé to Mary J. Blige. In honor of her unparalleled vocal achievements, listen to some of her best work ahead.
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"Think" (1968)
02
"Baby I Love You" (1967)
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"Until You Come Back to Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)" (1974)
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"Soul Serenade" (1967)
05
"Jump to It" (1982)
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"A Rose Is Still a Rose" (1998)
07
"Try a Little Tenderness" (1962)
08
"Spanish Harlem" (1971)
09
"Respect" (1967)
10
"Rolling in the Deep" (2014)
11
"Dr. Feelgood (Love Is a Serious Business)" (1967)
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"Jumpin' Jack Flash" (1986)
13
"Good to Me as I Am to You" (1968)
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"Day Dreaming" (1972)
15
"Call Me" (1970)
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"Wholy Holy" (1972)
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"I Say a Little Prayer" (1968)
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"Are You Sure" (1961)
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"Oh Me Oh My (I'm a Fool For You Baby)" (1971)
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"A Deeper Love" (1994)
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"Skylark" (1963)
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"One Step Ahead" (1965)
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"The House That Jack Built" (1968)
24
"Lean On Me" (1971)
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"A Change Is Gonna Come" (1967)
26
"Eleanor Rigby" (1969)
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"Young, Gifted and Black" (1972)
28
"(Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone" (1968)
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"Spirit in the Dark" (1970)
30
"Bridge Over Troubled Water" (1971)
31
"Do Right Woman, Do Right Man" (1967)
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"Amazing Grace" (1972)
33
"Chain of Fools" (1967)
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"(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" (1967)
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"I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)" (1967)
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Listen to all of Aretha Franklin's classics here!